Tide Table Cairns — 2026

📘 About Cairns Tide Forecast

Found at -16.93° S latitude and 145.78° E longitude, Cairns serves as a prominent coastal location in Australia. Its tidal pattern is mixed semi-diurnal (unequal tidal heights across the day), with a mean tidal range of 2m and spring tides reaching up to 2.2m. With 1.5–3 metre swings, high tide floods extensive tidal flats while low tide reveals coastal habitats important to local wildlife. Mixed tides make planning more complex: the day's two high tides reach different heights, requiring careful study of the tide table before each outing. Its geographic position creates unique interactions between oceanic swell and local tidal currents. Review the annual 2026 tide guide for Cairns, constructed with continuous high and low water forecasts measured in metres. In July, Cairns is in its winter season, a key period for water sports, fishing, diving, and coastal navigation. Predictive modeling employs updated local oceanic constants, ensuring minimal margin of error in peak tidal timing.